Post Medieval Gold and Carnelian Crispe Family Heraldic Seal > Lot No. 1185

Description:
A gold stamp seal with octagonal base; the stem a column of openwork foliage and the loop with piriform void; the seal a carnelian carved with armorial bearings of the Crisp family of Kent, the helmet, shield, crest and mantling clearly depicted.

Culture/Period:
Early 19th century AD

Measurements:
Gold and carnelian, 4.85 grams, 25 mm

Size :
1"

Condition:
Extremely fine condition.

Provenance:
Ex Ellen Burgess collection, Kent; left to her by her grandmother.

Comments notes:
The armorial bearings of the Crisp or Crispe family include a shield blazoned "Or, on a chevron sable five horseshoes argent".

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 250 - 370; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £280